“ . . . great to work with . . . and worked extremely well with the agencies that supported our efforts. In addition, Michael was a strategic thinker that always remembered the plan and what we were trying to accomplish as a group. He was a champion for team efforts and despite the hectic ‘get it done yesterday’deadlines in retail, Michael was always level headed and a calming influence . . .”

“Michael’s development of the ‘Tough Tools for Cool Schools’ program was instrumental in providing us with a platform to target the Next Generation of Tool users. . . Michael’s original idea is an integral part of our overall plan and something that we look to continue in order to help the Kobalt Tools brand grow.”

“Michael is that rare breed of creative leader David Ogilvy referred to as a ‘trumpeter swan.’ Able to envision as well as skillfully execute, he is an apolitical team player whose passion for the work is contagious. More than an outstanding teacher and leader, Michael is an excellent person—an asset to any organization.”

“Michael is one of the most well-informed and gifted creative guys you could choose to work with. He is personable, hard working and brings a design aesthetic to the table you would be hard pressed to match. Half professor and half creative director—he has a thorough knowledge of design and design history. It is a truly delightful thing to see how he manages to bring that past to the forefront while keeping his work crisp and fresh.”

“This is the best financial services work I have ever seen. The concept is brilliant, the design is dead-on and sublimely perfect for the audience and brand, and the copy strikes a perfect balance of credibility and energy.”